trash. or on wash equipment kill Or, least of and the 651- The Gunflint Trail Association and Superior National Forest have partnered on development of the “Becoming a Boundary Waters Canoe Area Family” program to encourage families to enjoy and explore the Boundary Waters Area. The goal of informational materials and seminars is to help kids and parents feel comfortable,... READ MORE >
This past weekend, I was blessed with a chaotic schedule that included football, family, and friends. Theweekend was also a great reminder to me of the life-lasting relationships that are formed through the great game of football. On Friday, June 26, my family left for Sartell, Minnesota at 7:00 a.m. Five and a half hours and 270 miles of driving... READ MORE >
Paddlers dig in during the 2008 Gunflint Trail Canoe Races. Canoeists are invited to compete in the 2009 races on July 15 at the Gunflint Lodge waterfront. Want to try your canoe paddling skills in competition? The Gunflint Trail Canoe Races offer you the chance to enter some classic and other unique races. .Ever tried to paddle backwards, facing your... READ MORE >
Plan now to participate in youth soccer! Theyouth soccer program for ages 5-18 will begin games on Sunday, Aug. 23. Practice for ages 5-10 will be Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. at the multipurpose field and practice for ages 11-18 will be Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. at the multipurpose field. Registration forms can be picked up outside the Community Education office... READ MORE >
"Decibel meters are open to interpretation and not as black and white." Grand Marais city councilors made more changes to a proposed noise ordinance June 24, but unanimously approved the new regulations on first reading. If the ordinance receives a positive vote on second reading, scheduled for July 8, it will become effective upon publication soon thereafter. The vote followed... READ MORE >
Consultant David Skelton, retired St. Louis County maintenance manager, has been hired by six Grand Marais-area agencies at a cost of up to $8,000 to explore the feasibility of a multi-agency maintenance facility. The Cook County Board of Commissioners, the last agency to sign on, agreed Tuesday, June 23, 2009 to pay 25% of the cost. Cook County Highway Engineer... READ MORE >
The 2009 Wooden Boat Show and Summer Solstice Pageant at North House Folk School was a wonderful beginning of summer celebration on the Grand Marais waterfront. Top: The wooden sailing Aakvik looked beautiful berthed at the Folk School dock. It was one of dozens of boats crafted with loving care by wooden boat builders. Middle: Boat lovers of all ages... READ MORE >
The Grand Marais Park Board came a little closer to making final decisions on its recreation park master plan when it met in city council chambers Tuesday, June 23, 2009. The meeting started with a review of the May 19 “listening session” intended to gather input from the community. Board members agreed that the comments were mixed regarding how much... READ MORE >
The Gunflint Ranger District hosted an Open House on Friday, June 19, one of many events celebrating the centennial year for Superior National Forest. In 1909, President Theodore Roosevelt set aside the 644,114 acres. On hand was Forest Service founder Gifford Pinchot (actually Steve Robertson of the Tofte Ranger District). See more of the celebration on page B7.... READ MORE >
In the caption of last week’s photo of a broadwinged hawk dining on a grouse, we incorrectly identified the dead bird. It is a ruffed grouse. The News-Herald apologizes for the error.... READ MORE >
